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President Obama recently designated Pullman and Honouliuli National Monuments as the next sites to be managed by the National Park Service. Send a message to the president thanking him for preserving our American heritage through these sites.

The Park Service proposed budget for next year makes a much-needed investment in our country's most treasured natural and historical places. Urge your members of Congress to support the requested funding increase for national parks in Fiscal Year 2016.

The U.S. EPA is currently accepting comments on its proposed standards for ozone pollution. Tell the EPA it must lower ozone pollution to the level its science advisors say is necessary to fully protect human health and our environment.

Avoiding Bear Attack

America's national parks are among the best places in the world to view wildlife, and bears are among the biggest draws for visitors. Thousands of visitors travel each year to parks such as Yellowstone, Glacier, Katmai, and more in the hopes of seeing a bear.

But for all of their beauty, wildlife is always just that: wild. Visitors must keep in mind that parks are natural settings, and the interactions they have with wildlife are very real. In any national park setting, visitors should follow some simple rules to ensure their safety as well as that of the animals.

Here are some simple suggestions to follow on your next national park visit:

Tips to Avoid Confrontations with Bears

When hiking in bear country:

Always make your presence known. Avoid surprising a bear. Make plenty of noise near dense vegetation or areas of limited visibility.

Remain aware of your surroundings and look for signs of recent bear activities, tracks, or scat.